Sailors plead guilty in destruction of taxi

December 03, 2008

Two Great Lakes Naval Training Center sailors charged with stealing and destroying a cab have pleaded guilty to a reduced charge, according to the Daily Herald.

Terry Gappa and Aaron Couch, both 21, pleaded guilty to criminal trespass to a motor vehicle during a hearing in Lake County Court. They were sentenced to probation and ordered to pay $12,000 in restitution.

Prosecutors said the pair hailed the cab near Chicago's Union Station May 26 for a ride back to their North Chicago base. They later stole the cab from the driver, and police found the vehicle in flames.